Position: Student Support Assistant
What led you to your current position? As a recent graduate who has spent much of my college years working with kids and youth, I knew I wanted to continue supporting and guiding young people through their developmental journeys. This position offers the perfect opportunity to help students recognize their potential and bring out the best in themselves.
What inspires you to do this work? The perseverance, strength, and growth my students show every day, despite their challenges, inspire me. Their resilience is a constant reminder of how rewarding this work truly is, and it keeps me motivated to be a positive influence in their lives.
What is a recent highlight you’ve experienced in this role or an important lesson you've learned? Every day brings new challenges, victories, and opportunities for growth. I’m fortunate to witness my students' evolution, especially in their ability to reflect on their feelings and understand why they feel a certain way. Most importantly, seeing my students embrace self-awareness has encouraged me to prioritize my own self-care. This role has taught me that while the work can be demanding, I need to show up for myself just as much as I show up for my students. By taking it day by day and moving with intention, I’ve learned the value of balance in work.
Share your life motto or something unique about yourself. Focus on progress and growth rather than perfection. The results might not always be linear, but by acknowledging and celebrating the small victories along the way, I can see the bigger picture.
What led you to your current position? As a recent graduate who has spent much of my college years working with kids and youth, I knew I wanted to continue supporting and guiding young people through their developmental journeys. This position offers the perfect opportunity to help students recognize their potential and bring out the best in themselves.
What inspires you to do this work? The perseverance, strength, and growth my students show every day, despite their challenges, inspire me. Their resilience is a constant reminder of how rewarding this work truly is, and it keeps me motivated to be a positive influence in their lives.
What is a recent highlight you’ve experienced in this role or an important lesson you've learned? Every day brings new challenges, victories, and opportunities for growth. I’m fortunate to witness my students' evolution, especially in their ability to reflect on their feelings and understand why they feel a certain way. Most importantly, seeing my students embrace self-awareness has encouraged me to prioritize my own self-care. This role has taught me that while the work can be demanding, I need to show up for myself just as much as I show up for my students. By taking it day by day and moving with intention, I’ve learned the value of balance in work.
Share your life motto or something unique about yourself. Focus on progress and growth rather than perfection. The results might not always be linear, but by acknowledging and celebrating the small victories along the way, I can see the bigger picture.
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